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Re-Inventing Your Family Business

March 4th, 2012 | Posted by Ocean18 in Bikes - Transportation | Business - (0 Comments)

Do you own and operate a family business? Then come spend some time with Drs Paul and Pat Frishkoff, national leaders in family business issues at the Small Business Learning Network’s seminar on March 6th.

Drs. Pat and Paul Frishkoff are partners in the consulting practice Leadership In Family Enterprise (LIFE). They specialize in assisting family-owned businesses. Pat is a pioneer in developing learning opportunities for business owners, their families, and the professionals who serve family businesses. She founded the Austin Family Business Program at Oregon State University and was the Director of the program from 1985-2002. She has been frequently honored for her exemplary work with folks from family businesses, both senior and younger generations. Paul has taught classes on business, creativity and accounting as Professor in the Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon.

The meeting will be this coming Tuesday, March 6 at OCCC Newport campus in the Community room. This will be our only SBM Event this month. The session will be from 6:30-9:00pm. I promise that this will be a fun and enlightening event. Every one will benefit from this class even if your family is not directly involved as an employee or partner at this time in the development of your business.

Family businesses are the bed rock of Lincoln County. Nationwide, more than 90% of all businesses are family businesses. Family businesses employ one in every two workers. More than three-fourths of all new jobs are created by family businesses. On a per-employee basis, small and family-owned businesses contribute more to their communities than their larger, public counterparts. Despite that success small business operation can be fragile. Fewer than half of family businesses have a written succession plan. Many owners don’t even have a recent, signed will. Family businesses face the same challenges as every other business, plus dealing with the unique issues created by the link between business and family. That link also provides magnificent opportunities.

This classs will also be sponsored SBM Alumni Club. It will be open to the public and is free of charge. You can invite a guest. I will be sending a follow-up email later this month where you will be able to register

Ronald Spisso, Oregon Coast Community College SBDC, rspisso@occc.cc.or.us, 541-994-4166

Lincoln County is honored by having at least three winners of the Austin Family Business Award from Oregon State University: Mo’s Restaurant, Thompson Sanitary and Bike Newport. These award winning businesses are a great local examples of the benefits and strengths of working together as a family. Each of these businesses has taken time to develop a successful and conscious business culture. Pat and Paul Frishkoff will show you how that can be done. Daniella and Elliot Crowder of Bike Newport, the 2011 winners of the Excellence in Family Business Award, will share their experiences at the seminar. Pat and Paul will engage the audience in asking participants to share the rewards, lessons and challenges of working in a family business.

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Green Bike Co-Op: Free Bike Repair Class, Women Only!

December 15th, 2011 | Posted by Ocean18 in Bikes - Transportation | Education - Classes - (0 Comments)

The Seashore Family Literacy Center is a Waldport based non-profit that provides educational programming, food, clothing and more. Check out their web site to get an idea of how awesome it is to see what a community can do when it works together at this level, sharing, and uplifting others in need. With a small staff, volunteers, community partnerships and donations the Center is addressing the human fundamentals that everyone should have the opportunity to experience.

One of the umbrella programs offered is Green Bikes. According to Seashore it is a “way to promote good health and recreation, the Green Bike program provides bicycles for anyone to ride, any time, to any destination — no questions asked. The premise is simple: Find a bike and use it for fun and transportation. When done, leave the bike in an accessible spot for the next rider.”

Lincoln County is witnessing more people taking advantage of riding in recent years.  Many are riding to save money because of higher fuel costs. Some are trying to lessen their carbon footprint and others ride for recreation and wellness. Whatever the case, you might say the bike is making a comeback, and the end result is human vitality.

Green Bikes is making a statement about how a small town envisions the use of the bicycle. Over 100 bikes have been placed in the community and residents are putting them to good use. Travelling to Waldport? Keep your eyes peeled for a green bike. Then take one for a spin.

Once again, “Bike Repair for the Independent Woman” is being offered at the Green Bike Co-op in Waldport.

When: Tuesday evenings beginning Feb 7 thru March 13 (6 pm-8 pm)

Who: Classes taught by Rick Hill and Assisted by Tyler Balfour

What: Basic bike repair subjects presented in easy non threatening manor. Learn how your bike works and gain an understanding of what to do when it breaks down. Bring your own bike.

Subjects: Parts of the Bike, fixing flat tires, brakes, shifters, cassettes, wheels and spokes, derailleurs, bottom brackets, head sets, bearings and threads, and more.

How: Contact Rick Hill by email at rhill@casco.net. When at least four women sign up, the class will proceed. Maximum of six students. Women only.

Cost: There is no cost for the class, but a donation to the Seashore Family Literacy Program ( Green Bike’s umbrella agency) would be appreciated.

http://www.seashorefamily.org/

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